68 entries under tetchy topic. ×

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irascible(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant, short)
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acrid(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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awkward(adjective, tough, harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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cynical(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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fractious(adjective, cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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hasty(adjective, cross, irritable, emotional, vulnerable)
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misanthropic(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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nasty-tempered(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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prickly(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
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quick-tempered(adjective, cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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snappy(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, awkward)
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trying(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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unsociable(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy)
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breakneck(irritable, snippy)
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chic(irritable, snippy)
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chuffy(adjective, grumpy, bad-tempered, mumpish)
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dapper(irritable, snippy)
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dashing(irritable, snippy)
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edgy(irritable, snippy)
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expeditious(irritable, snippy)
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